T.J. Lang, guard, Green Bay Packers
Lang might not set the market for guards in free agency, but he’ll surely come in just a notch below Kevin Zeitler. Having started 91 games over the past six seasons, Lang has been among the most consistent interior offensive linemen in the NFL during that span.
He’s performed well from both a pass-protecting and run-blocking standpoint during this span. And as the rest of the Packers’ offensive line has turned over during his tenure, Lang has acted as the one constant for Aaron dodgers. Despite this, the Packers seem content with letting Lang walk.
For months I thought Packers would re-sign G T.J. Lang. Now I think they'll let him walk and save the money … for what, who knows?
— Bob McGinn (@BobMcGinn) March 6, 2017
If that’s the case, we fully expect the division-rival Minnesota Vikings to come knocking. Not only would this take a stud lineman away from Green Bay, it would fill a major hole for the Vikings.
Sure they need to add a left tackle to the mix, and that’s definitely going to happen at some point. But why not fortify the interior of the team’s offensive line in the process? Lang teaming up with Alex Boone would be all sorts of sexy. And if the Vikings are then able to add a blindside protector for Sam Bradford, a major weakness turns into a strength for a squad that disappointed big time during the 2016 season.
Prediction: Minnesota Vikings